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Rocky Mount's Iverson Brown (left) fields a relay throw at first base during Monday's road setback against Big East Conference softball opponent Franklinton High School.

Rocky Mount High School's Nykeria Garvin prepares to make contact for the Lady Gryphons during Monday's Big East softball meeting at Franklinton.

Northern Nash's Brandon Richardson receives the Boys MVP Plaque last Saturday afternoon at the T Sanders Invitational Track and Field Meet. Presenting the award is Tina Sanders, the widow of former FHS head coach Trent Sanders.

Northern Nash High School veteran standout Christian Crawford likes the look of this approach shot during last Thursday's Big East Conference practice round at The River GC.

Northern Nash High School's Chance Puckett follows the flight of this tee shot off the par-3 8th hole during last Thursday's Big East Conference practice round action at The River Golf and Country Club, which is located near Bunn in Franklin County.

WILSON -- Securing a victory in the state playoffs made Nash Central's girls soccer year in 2017 -- and is already paying dividends this spring.
The Lady Bulldogs continue to build on their confidence they gained last season and are off to a perfect start that includes a 3-0 decision over Roxboro Person at last Saturday's Brittany Girls Soccer Showcase at Gillette Park in Wilson.

A new elementary school is still at the top of the wish list for the Nash Rocky Mount Board of Education and Nash County Commissioners.
Members from the two groups met last Thursday to discuss the possibility of grant funding for the new school.
The topic was one of several that was discussed during the first joint meeting between the two boards.

Nashville's Town Council unanimously passed a resolution last week honoring the first woman elected to the council.
The resolution honored Rebecca "Becky" Bass for her service to the board for 12 years, from 1975 to 1987.
"As far as we can tell, Becky was the first woman elected to the council," Mayor Donald Street said upon presenting the resolution.

School shootings are on the minds of many following a highly publicized shooting in Florida last month that killed 17 people.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office is trying to take a proactive approach by conducting active shooter training for school resource officers.
The training was held last Wednesday afternoon for school resource officers.

Nash County Commissioners approved a rezoning request that will pave the way for a small restaurant in southern Nash County.
The request was for a 5.25 acre tract at the northwest corner of South NC 231 and Cone Road from A-1 (Agricultural) to RC (Rural Commercial).
The property is owned by Taranpreet Singh, who goes by Lucky, and owns a convenience store across the street at 3477 S NC Highway 231.

Nash County Relay for Life is still over a month away but organizers are finalizing plans for the 24th annual event.
This year's event will be held on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex.
Teams are continuing to host fund-raisers prior to next month's event.

The Town of Nashville's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department will once again host its Creekside Music Series, thanks to grant funding from the NC Arts Council.
This year, there will be four music series with the first one to be held on Friday, March 23 at Stoney Creek Environmental Park.

A Nashville woman recently had the chance to thanks those who saved her life.
April Jordan met EMS worker and Nash County Sheriff's Deputies last week during a special reception that was held in the Nash County EMS Training Room.
Jordan's best friend, Amy Addington, put together the reception so Jordan could meet the men and women who helped save her on January 26.

INCIDENTS
A damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 3/5/18 at 222 W Washington Street in the parking area
An exploitation of a disabled or elderly adult was reported on 3/7/18 at 629 Western AVenue

An identity theft was reported on 3/5/18 at 4629 Dayspring Drive
A possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin, possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine and maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance was reported on 3/5/18 at Highway 64 and Highway 581